HEMATOMA UPDATE

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and all is well. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat and it is strong and healthy. I thought Dr. Maughan was going to do an ultrasound to see where the hematoma was at, but since I haven't had any bleeding for 21 days, he said that my body must have absorbed the blood clot. And then he told me how blessed we are because most women who have a hematoma have at least 2 or 3 sessions of bleeding before it passes, along with cramps, and I haven't had either. He still wants me to be a little careful for the next few weeks (like not engaging in activities where I could get hit in the stomach...guess that means I shouldn't change CJ's diapers anymore :), but for the most part, we're in the clear.

I do feel very blessed and so grateful for the Priesthood in my life. Bryce gave me a beautiful blessing of healing that first night I had bleeding, and it has come to fruition. I'm so grateful for the blessings in my life, like my family's health, the wonderful world of medicine and technology that I have access to, and most importantly, amazing family and friends who love my family and me so much! Thank you to everyone, for your concern, your kind words, your prayers, and selfless acts of service (you know who you are :). It meant the world to me!

GOOOOOO COUGARS!

Bryce had an interview with a great firm in downtown Seattle last week, so we took advantage of the opportunity to go to the BYU vs. UW football game (actually, we've been planning to go to the game for months, so Bryce actually scheduled his interview for that weekend :). One of Bryce's best friends, Paul Fahey, and his wife, Jen, who live downtown, met us for the game. Even though they stuck us in a nosebleed corner of the stadium, we were surrounded by BYU fans and so we had our own cheering section. And isn't it funny what a small world the Church is? Paige saw three different people that she had known from her BYU wards in Provo! Anyway, it was a close game, which made it even more fun, and in the end, BYU won 28-27. Go Cougs!

Paul and Jen tried to show their neutrality by wearing non-team colors (but since they're both from WA, we knew they were secretly rooting for UW)

This was our view from our seats. It was super high, but it had its benefits...we could see everything!

In fact, this was the other view from our seats. Gorgeous!

Paul swam for USC (so he hates UCLA) and loves this shirt. He got lots of comments from people at the game...especially the drunk ones :)

CJ's BECOME OUR CLIMBER

CJ's climbing up the stairs at Grandma Sheila and Grandpa Greg's house. It's his first time and he didn't fall once!

And here he is after he just pulled himself up to standing for the first time. He's as proud of himself as we are!